Hilda

Girl's name

Hilda is of Germanic origin, derived from the element "hild" meaning "battle."

Meaning Battle
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 53
Peak year 1921

Appears In These Collections

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Hilda Solis - American politician, former U.S. Secretary of Labor.
  • Hilda Doolittle - American poet, known as "H.D."
  • Hilda Geiringer - Austrian mathematician, known for her work in algebra.
  • Hilda Taba - Estonian-American educator, known for curriculum development.
  • Hilda Ellis Davidson - English folklorist and scholar of mythology.
  • Hilda Bernstein - South African author and anti-apartheid activist.
  • Hilda Terry - American cartoonist, creator of "Teena" comic strip.
  • Hilda Hilst - Brazilian writer, known for her experimental literature.
  • Hilda Rix Nicholas - Australian artist known for her portraits.
  • Hilda van Stockum - Dutch-American author and illustrator of children's books.

Sisters for Hilda

Girl names closely related to Hilda

Brothers for Hilda

Boy names closely related to Hilda

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Hilda

Keep your name list moving

Save favorites, compare similar names, and keep exploring beyond Hilda in the Baby Name Genius app.